WV6 7RB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV6 7RB

WV6 7RB, South Staffordshire has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.48 per 1,000 population. This WV6 7RB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV6 postcode area, which has experienced 285 crimes and a crime rate of 6.26 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WV6 7RB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV6 7RB, encompassing approximately 3648 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-31.25% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WV6 7RB Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Tamar Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Wordsworth Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Churnet Grove with total crimes: 2

WV6 7RB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.48-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour53.01-16.67%
Public order21.37-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.6714.29%
Anti-social behaviour64.3950.00%
Public order31.64200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.82-66.67%
Other theft10.27-66.67%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.407.69%
Anti-social behaviour43.840.00%
Other theft31.10200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8250.00%
Public order10.820.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.858.33%
Shoplifting33.5650.00%
Possession of weapons20.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55100.00%
Other theft10.55-66.67%
Drugs10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.4071.43%
Anti-social behaviour43.29300.00%
Other theft31.100.00%
Other crime20.82100.00%
Shoplifting20.55-50.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.76-22.22%
Shoplifting41.92100.00%
Public order31.10200.00%
Burglary20.82100.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-66.67%
Other crime10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.03-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.470.00%
Vehicle crime30.820.00%
Other theft20.820.00%
Shoplifting20.55100.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.66140.00%
Other theft23.29100.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.93-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.37100.00%
Vehicle crime31.100.00%
Public order20.820.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55-66.67%
Other crime10.550.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.5833.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.64100.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.640.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202416
July 202414
June 202413
May 202412
April 20247
March 20249
February 202412
January 20245
December 202312
November 202312
October 20239

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
November 20231

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV6 7RB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Tamar Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Wordsworth Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Churnet Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Darwin Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Stokesay Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Buttermere Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Hamble Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Meon Grove
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Mallory Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cabot Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Melrose Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Browning Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Milton Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Auden Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1